benderxtc700
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I have a few question about a set-up I want to try for my 98 xtc 700. I bought this 2 years ago came with Bender tripple pipes and told the weights in the clutch had been changed..to what I dont know? I just put a 9830 w/144 studs down the middle, maxxperf suspension valving and center spring upgrade and want to change the clutching because I dont really know whats in it, dont want to be dissappointed(when we finally get snow) and I think there may be something better. Sled is used primarily for trail but I dont want it to be a slouch on the lakes either. (buddies ride f6,f7,apex,zr900) I'am a real clutch newbie but fairly good with tools, and after doing some searches this is what I have come up with, and a few question I have.
Helix: 51/43 is this stock yamaha or aftermarket, does it matter, which is best?
weights 89l weights w/ 2.4g rivets. Rivets with hole or without does it matter?
springs: use the stock springs...with how much twist on the sec? it has a green sec spring, and it looks to be a white primary spring are these the correct ones?
Rollers: 14.5mm
Also thinking about the airbox mod and head gasket mod but not sure how to set the carbs up for these two mods does anybody have a set up for this?
Would this sled benifit from a gearing change, if so what are you using?
Thanks for your feedback in advance, I know some of these maybe real newbie questions but I just want to get the most out of this sled. There will be more changes next year as I want to add a big block!! (780 or 950 depending on $$$) Yes I'm a power freak (fast cars, fast bike, fast ?????)as most of you probably are!
Helix: 51/43 is this stock yamaha or aftermarket, does it matter, which is best?
weights 89l weights w/ 2.4g rivets. Rivets with hole or without does it matter?
springs: use the stock springs...with how much twist on the sec? it has a green sec spring, and it looks to be a white primary spring are these the correct ones?
Rollers: 14.5mm
Also thinking about the airbox mod and head gasket mod but not sure how to set the carbs up for these two mods does anybody have a set up for this?
Would this sled benifit from a gearing change, if so what are you using?
Thanks for your feedback in advance, I know some of these maybe real newbie questions but I just want to get the most out of this sled. There will be more changes next year as I want to add a big block!! (780 or 950 depending on $$$) Yes I'm a power freak (fast cars, fast bike, fast ?????)as most of you probably are!
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benderxtc700
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someone must know if this sounds right or not!
boondoctor
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Ive ran that set up for 3yrs now. I wrapped my secondary at 80 i believe as i rarely run on groomed trails. I have had a 22 top gear, for a year, but havent installed it as Im light, about 165 with gear and this set up has performed well. If there is a better combo, im very interested. Im using a tempa flow , and sled runs well, every time out.This setup works good for me.I never did the headgasket, not always sure i can get good gas, and the airbox mod seems to make the sled tempermental at lower elevations, according to others so i never did that either. I would check the weights that you have in your clutch, clean, replace any worn componets and go from there.
benderxtc700
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how did you like the 22 top gear...how much top end did you gain? In the tech pages it says to run the 22t/ 40b for a stock sled and stock gears for the piped sleds but I wouldnt mind a few extra mph as long as its not gonna blow it up!